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Location: Woodland Hills, CA | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A progressive regional CPA firm with a strong State and Local Government practice is seeking an Audit Manager to join its Assurance and Advisory team. This role offers a fast track to Director/Partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, and a hybrid work environment, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate. The Manager will serve as a key liaison between partners, clients, and staff, playing a central role in engagement management and client relationships.

What you'll do

• Manage all phases of audit or review engagements across multiple simultaneous projects
• Maintain ongoing client contact and develop thorough knowledge of client operations and control systems
• Keep engagement Directors or Partners informed of key developments, issues, and recommended solutions
• Demonstrate strong technical skills and adherence to professional and firm standards
• Ensure engagements are properly scheduled and staffed
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the firm's audit approach
• Create, track, and manage budgets for assigned engagements; explain overruns and identify scope expansion opportunities
• Anticipate problem areas and address engagement-related questions proactively
• Review financial statements and other client deliverables
• Direct, train, supervise, and review work performed by senior and staff accountants
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and periodic counseling
• Contribute to the firm's business development efforts

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience, specifically auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.)
• Current and valid CPA license

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to lead teams and work effectively as a team member
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines efficiently
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GASB standards
• Significant experience conducting audits under GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAAS, and the Uniform Guidance
• Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision, and constructive feedback
• Ability to direct, review, and train staff and senior associates
• Exposure to auditing not-for-profit organizations

Why this role

This position offers a fast track to Director/Partnership within a progressive regional CPA firm, along with a hybrid work environment, reasonable work-life balance, and relocation assistance.